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2022 Map of Sanchez Reservoir

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sanchez Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sanchez Reservoir and the surrounding high desert of Costilla County are the central focus of this 2022 topographical study. The landscape is defined by the prominent San Pedro Mesa to the west and a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Ventero Cr, Jaroso Cr, and San Francisco Cr, which converge in the valley floor. The Sanchez Canal provides evidence of the region's managed water infrastructure, essential for ranching in this arid Colorado climate.

Residential and recreational developments are etched into the mesas, with numerous named roads such as Wagon Wheel Dr and Eagle Nest Rd serving scattered home sites. The Melby Ranch Airstrip serves as a remote transportation hub for the high-altitude settlement. The map captures the intersection of traditional land use and modern rural development, where cattle trails and modern access roads like Bull Elk Trl share the same topography.